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Choosing the Right Fur for You (Part 2 of 3)

 You are now arriving at the store and you have more confidence than ever.  This confidence is coming from all the knowledge you already posses about choosing a fur (Part 1). You have already decided on several styles, lengths and fur types that will suit your needs.  Now you are ready to match your taste to the products inside the store.

You walk in the store like its your runway.  In minutes you are describing your tastes, preferences, and reasons. Your furrier will be very impressed and a little intimidated.

As you examine the furs, touch the fur. Feel the soft hair. They should not be bristly. Now, put the coat on:

Ask the seller if the fur is dyed? Dyed fur has a shorter lifespan because it’s chemically processed.  Today’s dyes are very high quality and will still provide you with years worth of fun but do not count on passing these furs on to your children. 

Sometimes the seller will not know if the fur is dyed.  A good way to check is to look underneath the lining at the bottom of the coat (a lot of times it will not be sown on) to see the color of the leather.  Natural color or nude will confirm that it is a natural fur.  Grey, brown, or other colors than nude will suggest that it is a dyed fur.

Think of all the vintage stoles around today.  I personally restyled many 50 year old stoles. This is a great example of a natural fur that has been processed with limited chemicals and no dye.

Take a moment.  Does the coat feel balanced? Make sure that all the weight is distributed evenly shoulders on down.  This is not only important for comfort, but for looks as well.

It is also very important to notice how the ends of the coat run.  I will attempt to explain this as best I can.  Please write to me for clarification if I do not succeed.  When you are wearing the coat, the edges of the coats where the buttons and also the button loops/hole exist, should run parallel to each other and not cross.  The reason for this:  a lot of times fur makers do not tailor for the bust line and the coat sits awkwardly because the opening of the fur is crossed.  If you miss this when buying the fur, your furrier can change it, but it is expensive.

Now look at yourself in the mirror.  And as the furrier blurts how beautiful it looks on you and holds his/her breathe. They will hold still and for some reason you will hold still too. Instead, start moving your arms around.  Yes, start moving them around: up, down, in circles, etc.  If you feel discomfort, the arm holes may be too high or too low.  This is also an expense change.

Do not fuss over sleeve length.  This is quick and easy change.

Have fun. Do not forget to haggle.

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Give ‘em hell,

Fur Dr Dema

About the Author

I am your Siberian Fur Expert.  Within me is burried hundreds of years worth of experience passed on from family to family.  I have all the answers to your fur questions.  I will do my best make fur care and fur fashion as fun and informative as possible for my audience.  Please visit us on www.lanasfur.com/blog and please write me.  Let my family secrets be your personal wisdom.

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